SoCal folks are probably hip to this cowgirl-cool area just outside of Santa Barbara — but for everyone else: this wine region is 1000% worth planning a long weekend around or adding as a stop on your California road trip—you can totally detour here if you’re driving the PCH 😉 It’s been years since I was last here, but after spending several days exploring the area a few weeks ago, I’m already planning a trip back. Below, my top highlights: ➛ DO 🍷 Go wine tasting — @clementinecarterwines, @lumenwines, and @presquilewine are faves. 🛍️ Explore the small shops in Santa Ynez and Los Alamos. 🏊 Brunch + lounge by the pool at @skyviewlosalamos ➛ EAT 🥂 @barlecote (Los Olivos) — amazing seafood 🍽️ @bellslosalamos (Los Alamos) — French prix-fixe, Michelin star 🌮@highwaytacosfood (Santa Ynez) — the. best. tacos. ever. 🍷 @thevictor_sy (Santa Ynez) — good vibes + cocktails 🔥 @prieditebarbecue (Los Alamos) — Cali-style BBQ, so good. ➛ STAY 🏨 @skyviewlosalamos – pool vibes at a retro motel in Los Alamos. ✨ @matteistavernauberge – for a super luxe stay in Los Olivos. 🍷 @thegenevievehotel – a food-and-wine-centric B&B in a mansion. What about you? Have you been? What are your favorite spots? 💬 Comment YEEHAW for my full Santa Ynez Valley guide — which includes all of these recs, a sample itinerary, and more. 👉 Follow @wheresjessieb for more off-the-beaten-path California getaways #santaynezvalley #centralcoastcalifornia #californiawinecountry #wheresjessiebincalifornia #weekendgetaway